Downers Grove, IL Demographics
A map of Downers Grove's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 40,289 | 80.2% |
Hispanic | 3,409 | 6.8% |
Asian | 2,919 | 5.8% |
Black | 1,801 | 3.6% |
Multiracial | 1,664 | 3.3% |
Native American/Other | 165 | 0.3% |
Downers Grove, Illinois had a population of 50,247 in 2020. It was 80.2% White, 3.6% Black, 5.8% Asian, 6.8% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Downers Grove, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Downers Grove is the 30th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Downers Grove's White Population
40,289 residents of Downers Grove identify as White, or 80.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Downers Grove considerably larger than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Downers Grove is ranked #1107 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Downers Grove is more White than neighboring Westmont (62.4% White), Clarendon Hills (79.4% White), Darien (72.2% White), Woodridge (58.2% White), and Lisle (65.8% White).
Downers Grove's Black Population
1,801 residents of Downers Grove identify as Black, or 3.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Downers Grove slightly less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Downers Grove is ranked #260 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Downers Grove is more Black than neighboring Clarendon Hills (1.4% Black), and Darien (3.4% Black). Downers Grove is less Black than neighboring Westmont (6.9% Black), Woodridge (9.8% Black), and Lisle (6% Black).
Downers Grove's Asian Population
2,919 residents of Downers Grove identify as Asian, or 5.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Downers Grove roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Downers Grove is ranked #104 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Downers Grove is less Asian than neighboring Westmont (14.6% Asian), Clarendon Hills (8.4% Asian), Darien (13% Asian), Woodridge (13.2% Asian), and Lisle (15.2% Asian).
Downers Grove's Hispanic Population
3,409 residents of Downers Grove identify as Hispanic, or 6.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Downers Grove slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Downers Grove is ranked #389 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Downers Grove is more Hispanic than neighboring Clarendon Hills (6% Hispanic). Downers Grove is less Hispanic than neighboring Westmont (12.7% Hispanic), Darien (8.4% Hispanic), Woodridge (14.8% Hispanic), and Lisle (8.9% Hispanic).
Downers Grove's Native American/Other Population
165 residents of Downers Grove identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Downers Grove roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Downers Grove is ranked #806 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Downers Grove is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westmont (0.5% Native American/Other), Clarendon Hills (0.4% Native American/Other), Darien (0.4% Native American/Other), Woodridge (0.6% Native American/Other), and Lisle (0.6% Native American/Other).
Downers Grove's Multiracial Population
1,664 residents of Downers Grove identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Downers Grove roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Downers Grove is ranked #789 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Downers Grove is more Multiracial than neighboring Westmont (2.9% Multiracial), and Darien (2.7% Multiracial). Downers Grove is less Multiracial than neighboring Clarendon Hills (4.4% Multiracial), Woodridge (3.4% Multiracial), and Lisle (3.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.